About Wai Yiu
Born 1949. Wai Yiu is a singer, actor and film actor.
Yiu Wai is a Chinese actress from Hong Kong. Yiu is credited with over 15 films.
Early life
Yiu Wai was born in 1948, the eldest in a family of seven. Her father was a tailor and came to Hong Kong in the 1950s. Yiu Wai stayed in Shanghai with two of her siblings and came to Hong Kong later and worked in garment manufacturing in her youth. She was gifted in music and began her singing career in the 1970s.
Relationships and marriage In 1978, Yiu Wai was in a relationship with Cecil Chao. Their daughter is Gigi Chao.
Filmography Films This is a partial list of films. 1981 Gui ma zhi duo xing (aka "All the Wrong Clues for the Right Solution") – Mrs. Yummy 1982 Oi yan nui san (aka "My Darling, My Goddess") – Alice / Susie 1990 Yu zhong long (aka "Dragon in Jail") 1992 Naked Killer (aka "Chik loh go yeung") – Sister Cindy 1994 Deng ai de nu ren (aka "Right Here Waiting") – Da Jia Jie
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Wai Yiu?
Hong Kong actor
When was Wai Yiu born?
Wai Yiu was born on 4 October 1949 in Shanghai.
What is Wai Yiu's occupation?
Wai Yiu is a singer, actor and film actor.
What nationality is Wai Yiu?
Wai Yiu's recorded nationality: British Hong Kong.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Wai Yiu. https://biography.guide/wai-yiu/
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